Elisabeth Harf Bapin
About Elisabeth Harf Bapin
Elisabeth Harf Bapin is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2001. She holds a PhD in Process Engineering from ETH Zürich, which she completed between 1996 and 2001.
Work at European Patent Office
Elisabeth Harf Bapin has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2001. As a Patent Examiner, she evaluates patent applications to determine their compliance with legal requirements and technical standards. Her role involves conducting thorough analyses of inventions, assessing their novelty and inventive step, and providing detailed reports. Over her 23 years of service, she has contributed to the patent examination process, ensuring that innovations are properly protected under European patent law.
Education and Expertise
Elisabeth Harf Bapin earned her PhD in Process Engineering from ETH Zürich, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical analysis, which are essential in her role as a Patent Examiner. Her expertise in process engineering enhances her ability to assess complex patent applications in related fields.
Background
Elisabeth Harf Bapin's professional journey began with her academic pursuits at ETH Zürich, where she focused on Process Engineering. After completing her PhD, she transitioned into the field of patent examination. Her career at the European Patent Office has allowed her to apply her technical knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to the advancement of intellectual property protection in Europe.